Chase Tatum, 34, a former WCW wrestler was found dead in his Buckhead area home in Atlanta on Sunday. Tatum is believed to have died of an accidental drug overdose.

Tatum was at home recovering from back surgery conducted just 10 days earlier to repair a degenerative disc. According to his father, Roy Tatum of Kennesaw, Chase had been battling painkiller dependence for years, but had made plans earlier to enter a rehabilitation facility in Miami.

Tatum's body was discovered by a friend around 4pm Sunday. He was unresponsive and could not be revived by emergency respondents. A toxicology report has been ordered, which may take anywhere from six to eight weeks.

Chase used to wrestle in the now-disbanded World Championship Wrestling organization. Recently, he appeared in the comedy film "Who's Your Caddy?" along with rapper Big Boi of Outkast.

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